The iconic DHC-4 Caribou will take a hard earned retirement from the Air Force this December, following 45 years of service to Australia.

Aircrew tow A4 -299 DHC-4 Caribou aircraft of No. 38 Squadron back to the flight line at RAAF Base Townsville after a day of touch and go manoeuvres. (photo : DefenceGovAu)

The aircraft, operated by No. 38 Squadron at RAAF Base Townsville, has a busy schedule of activity before retirement, including appearances at Defence Air Displays in Townsville (September 26) and Wagga (October 18), and training exercises in Papua New Guinea.